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How Geneticists Are Recreating Extinct Smells

December 20, 2016

Written byCuriosity Staff

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If you've ever wondered what the world smelled like centuries ago, scientists are currently working on unearthing flowers from the Ice Age. Vintage candle scents, anyone? To understand how researchers are able to bring back these ancient floral aromas, you first need to know how smells work. How are essential oils extracted from roses for perfume, for example? Watch the following video to learn more about smells and how scientists can recreate them using genetically modified yeast.

Stop And Smell The Ice Age Roses

We can recreate scents without living specimans as long as we have their DNA. Pretty cool, huh?